14.55
Good To SoftPaddy Power Games Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £15609
- 2m 7f 208y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £14.30
- Place: £3.60
Form: P33V-P C
Last run: 188 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 4 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Returned from long absence with two below-par runs over 3m2f at Newbury towards end of last year, albeit first was in major handicap; well handicapped on old form and should be fine stamina-wise on cross-country debut but would appeal more on good ground and others have much less to prove |
25/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Won Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster (3m, good) in January and that form has been franked by the runner-up; soft ground against him next time; fair sixth in this race last year (good to soft) and he may be able to improve upon that finishing position if good going prevails this afternoon. |
20/1 |
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2nd 9 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Won Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster (3m, good) in January and that form has been franked by the runner-up; soft ground against him next time; fair sixth in this race last year (good to soft) and he may be able to improve upon that finishing position if good going prevails this afternoon. |
20/1 |
12/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 244-52
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Lightly raced in recent years and remains without a win since 2022; always behind when 33-1 for seasonal debut at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) in December and needs addition of blinkers to aid a revival. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
30th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 141y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Well handicapped on his Cheltenham seconds (2m4f/3m) in late 2022; lightly raced in the meantime and he was still travelling with some purpose when slipping up before two out in a Class 2 handicap at Kelso a month ago (2m5f; in this first-time headgear combination); respected. |
13/2 |
|
10 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Runner-up twice in a row at Cheltenham in autumn 2022 and well treated on that form; however, he wasn't at his best on two starts last season and returned from another absence with a heavy defeat at 40-1 at Newbury this January; major turnaround needed in first-time headgear combination. |
33/1 |
13/2
- Place: £3.10
Form: 1FP7-1 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
23rd Feb 2024 Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
10yo who is having a substandard campaign, but last month's fifth at Plumpton was a step back in the right direction and he's well handicapped on last season's marathon chase form (including on soft); not ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 |
7th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 4f 102y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Well-held fifth in this last year off 2lb higher; ended that campaign well with two seconds over 3m4f and a blind eye could be turned to this season's no-shows for one reason or another (lost his action last time). |
40/1 |
20/1
Form: 2U1223
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won over C&D in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) in February, both from the front on good to soft; disappointing in his two runs in between and again on latest start but he was brought out quickly under a penalty in the latter; visor replaces his usual cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
20th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won at Musselburgh (3m) in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) last Thursday, both from the front on good to soft; disappointing in his two runs in between but he'd have a huge chance under this penalty if that form from last week (a narrow career best) is repeated. |
2/1 |
|
3 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won over 3m at Musselburgh in December (good to soft); rather disappointing in his two runs since and needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 60-710
Last run: 106 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
18th Jul 2025 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 5lb |
Has hit the frame in both handicap hurdle outings in 2025, the latest when runner-up at Cork beaten 2l in April; mixed signals on the strength of that form but fit after respectable Flat outing last month and feasibly treated on old form. |
9/1 |
|
10 (8) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Three-time hurdles winner and 2-12 on the Flat; has run well on every outing since joining this yard, including four Flat runs in the second half of last year; stayed on well when second over hurdles at Cork when last seen; will be doing best work late. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 14-1U2 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
10th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 12th, briefly went third 14th, lost position gradually before 4 out |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
25th Jun 2024 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Two-time C&D winner; finished a 25l fifth of eight in September on the back of a lengthy absence and has not been sighted again since; on a good mark and has gone well fresh in the past but he has something to prove at present and can only be watched with blinkers now added. |
25/1 |
|
5th 6 |
11th Sep 2023 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 5P3PP- C
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
12th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 208y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
led, headed and prominent from 1st, dropped to midfield 5th, ridden and brief headway before 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened before last (usual 2 out) |
12/1 |
|
1 |
5th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
|
20/1
Form: 157-51
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 |
22nd Aug 2023 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 |
4th Aug 2023 Good 2m 7f 7y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Lurks on a very dangerous mark even before Daire McConville's useful 8lb claim is considered but has been out of form this year and needs to turn a corner; visor replaced by cheekpieces; tongue-tie removed. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 2462-2
Last run: 82 days
W: 10st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
1st Apr 2023 Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
raced in second, bad mistake and pushed along 5th, dropped to rear before 2 out, weakened quickly 2 out, tailed off |
4/1 |
|
6th 4 |
12th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Hurdle/chase winner who is not as good as he was but retains some ability; modest fourth of six in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) 19 days ago, form which gives him something to find here. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
21st Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, held up in last, outpaced and pushed along 3 out, ridden and struggling when left in modest third before 2 out, soon hung right, lost third run-in |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: /26P4- CD BF
Last run: 295 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
10th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
12yo whose form is very patchy, and tailed off at Plumpton last month; however, prior to that he showed some spark on his reappearance at Sandown and his two hurdle runs here have yielded a Grade 2 second and a 50-1 win over C&D last March (soft; off today's mark); interesting now back here. |
16/1 |
|
7th 4 |
7th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Formerly a smart staying hurdler and proved he retains a significant chunk of ability when causing 50-1 surprise at Newbury (3m, soft) in March; also ran well when third (behind Hititi) on last month's seasonal debut at Sandown (2m7f, heavy) but younger rivals appeal more all the same. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 215-11 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Relinquished an unbeaten record over regulation fences when fifth in this race last year, though he did well to be only 13l off Wonderwall given that he was in the firing line throughout; it's best not to read too much into a recent odds-on defeat behind past Festival hero Unexpected Party at Haydock (2m6f) as that was probably needed after 11 months off; has no ground preferences; can run well. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 54y Class 3 |
12st 4lb |
Useful hurdler/chaser who launched hunter chase career with two wins in this month last year (2m5f/2m7f) before a creditable fifth at the Cheltenham Festival (3m2f, good to soft); returns from 11-month absence but still commands respect. |
9/4 |
|
5th 18 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Unbeaten over regulation fences, having won two handicaps at about 3m in 2023 and come back from a long absence to win hunter chases at Ffos Las (2m5f, heavy) and Taunton (2m7f, good to soft); Haven't Time gave him something to think about last time and this demands more of him, probably a lot more; the cheekpieces he wore for those handicap wins are back on; Paul Nicholls has won this four times. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 8/243- C
Last run: 306 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
No longer the force of old but returned from 342-day absence with a pretty good third at Taunton (3m, good to soft) last month behind two next-time-out winners and competes off the same mark here; respected. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
No win under rules since 2019 (he took a point in 2020) but he's well down the weights and competitive often enough, including at Newbury last March on latest start, to be considered each-way even though he may have a bit more to prove at his age first time out. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Still in touch when unseating four out at Ascot last time (2m7f, good; 50-1) but it was still a long way from home; hasn't won under rules since 2019 and much-reduced mark looks justified. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 3P874- D
Last run: 213 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
His form went the wrong way last season and there's been no revival over hurdles this term; left Dan Skelton before latest start; blinkers (last worn in 2017) return. |
20/1 |
|
5th 1 |
1st Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
midfield, pushed along and bit short of room after 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out |
16/1 |
|
13 |
25th Nov 2022 Good 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
His form went the wrong way last season but his struggles were predominantly over fences; having dropped down the weights he was sent off at just 7-2 when back over hurdles at Cheltenham a fortnight ago, where he fell four out; interesting contender for top yard off an attractive mark. |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £111.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £84.81 |
| Tricast | £836.48 |
| Trifecta | £1169.30 |
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